Freusburg – Freusburg Mill loop from Kirchen (Sieg)
Freusburg – Freusburg Mill loop from Kirchen (Sieg)
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Freusburg – Freusburg Mill loop from Kirchen (Sieg)
04:57
16.8km
460m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 1, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 3.14 km for 260 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.11 km
View of Kirchen from Alexanderhöhe
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2.34 km
View of the Former Arnold Jung Locomotive Factory
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9.93 km
View of Freusburg
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10.9 km
Freusburg
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It has been used as a youth hostel since 1928. It is one of the most visited hostels in Germany.
It lies on the Siegerländer Höhenring.
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11.4 km
Historic Old Town of Freusburg
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14.3 km
Freusburg Mill
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14.9 km
Ivy-Covered Stone Tunnel in Westerwald
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16.3 km
St. Michael's Catholic Church (Kirchen)
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"After the 233-year simultaneum was dissolved by a contract in 1885, the Catholic parish of Kirchen was able to begin preparations for the construction of its own church. The …
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16.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.37 km
4.38 km
3.85 km
995 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.78 km
5.16 km
1.82 km
1.38 km
1.07 km
359 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (350 m)
Lowest point (190 m)
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Weather
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Tuesday 7 July
22°C
16°C
35 %
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Comments
PW 308 RP
since July 17, 2011
Operator:
Wanderfreunde ”Siegperle” Kirchen/Sieg e.V.
Information:
Sven Wolff
Kirmesfeldstr. 17
57548 Kirchen/Sieg
Tel. 02741/6972
E-mail: siegperle@aol.com
Start and finish:
Café "Schneiders Bäckerei"
Bahnhofstr. 15
57548 Kirchen
Mon - Fri 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sat 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., …
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The medieval Freusburg towers over the Sieg valley - a circular route with a guaranteed view of the Sieg and Asdorf valleys, the town center of Kirchen and the castle (today a youth hostel).
We find a very successful permanent hiking trail (DVV-IVV rating) that could easily receive …
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Type of hike: Guided circular hike by Wanderfreunde Siegperle
Start: Kirchen (Sieg) train station
Destination: Kirchen (Sieg) train station
Trail marking: Available (see photo)
Refreshment stops: Café at Freusburg Castle, Schneiders Bakery and Restaurant Casa directly at Kirchen (Sieg) train station
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And be sure to pay attention to the direction you are running in! The way back is completely flat along the Sieg, the way there is not lacking in …
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An absolutely beautiful round over many beautiful paths, green forests along the water and over the hills..the Freusburg is very beautiful, unfortunately the cafe was closed..the weather was great up until then, then I got wet 3 times 🚿🚿 and dried out 4 times 🌬😉. .down into …
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